1986 Ford Saleen Mustang

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

This 1986 Ford Saleen Mustang reportedly remained with the original owner until 2016 and was acquired two years ago by the seller, who has since added approximately 500 of the 84k indicated miles. Finished in black over gray cloth, the car is one of 201 Saleen examples produced for the model year and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission. A repaint was performed in 2017, after which replacement Saleen lower body moldings and graphics were installed. This Fox-Body Mustang is now offered with its build sheet, factory literature, service records, photos of the repaint process, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Missouri title in the seller’s name.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

The exterior was repainted in 2017 after the car was backed into on the second day of the seller’s ownership. A 1985-model hood was sourced and installed, and one headlight was replaced. Some hail damage on the roof was also repaired, and rust near the passenger-side quarter window was corrected. New weather stripping was installed after the paintwork along with new Saleen lower body cladding and graphics.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

16” basketweave wheels feature Saleen center caps and wear 225/50 Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires. The Saleen package added an upgraded Racecraft suspension system with Koni shocks, and an aftermarket rear strut tower brace is noted. The front brakes are said to have been replaced by the seller.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

The interior features two-tone gray cloth upholstery with red piping on the seat inserts. Factory equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, and power locks.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

A three-spoke steering wheel fronts “Saleen Mustang”-branded primary instrumentation, including a 170-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer. This car is equipped with an optional Escort radar detector, which includes an overhead plug. The seller notes poor audio quality from the stock Kenwood stereo, as well as a crack in the dash top center speaker cover. The five-digit odometer shows just under 84k miles.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

The 5.0-liter V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and was rated at 200 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque when new. Recent maintenance is said to have included an oil change and the installation of a replacement battery, and the seller notes a whining sound when the car is in reverse. An aftermarket cat-back exhaust system has been added.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

Additional pictures of the underside and suspension components are provided in the gallery below.

86-0109 Saleen Mustang

The build sheet is included along with factory manuals and Saleen literature.

The recent Carfax report shows no accidents or other issues through its most recent entry in December 2018. A clean AutoCheck from October 2017 is pictured in the gallery.